MarDon Fresh News – July 24, 2017
The fishing on the Potholes Reservoir fair for most species
and good for largemouth bass. The water level has dropped close to two feet this
week and is currently at 1035.90 feet. This brings the Reservoir to a level 9.50 feet
lower than the high mark this year. The water temps back in the dunes are
reaching the mid 80’s during the day with the main lake surface temps moving
into the upper-70’s
The trout fishing is fair for fish in the 2-5-pound range. Anglers have been long lining Flicker Minnows
and Rapala Shad Raps in 15-30 feet of water from the MarDon Resort to the State
Park and along Medicare Beach. The trout fishing remains decent off the MarDon
dock. Dock fishermen are using worms and Power Bait both under a float and on
the bottom.
The walleye are starting to move towards the outer dunes as
the water drops. They are holding in 8-22 feet. Storm GT 360s, Flicker Shads,
Smile Blade – Slow Death Rigs, and Wally Pops have been the top producers. Top
colors are orange and chartreuse, and perch patterned crankbaits. Best times
are still 4:30 am – 8:30am – before the sun and heat really get going.
Crappie fishing has been fair this week with reports of
crappie coming from Lind Coulee and from the dunes as well. Top crappie baits are
the the Trout Magnet in green -red flake and in white & chartreuse, the 2”
Kalin’s Triple Threat grub in Tennessee Shad, and standard crappie jigs. The
Rapala Rattlin’ rap in size RNR-04 working as well and is a good search bait.
The best crappie bait off the MarDon dock has been the Trout Magnet tipped with
a maggot. Perch and bluegill are being caught of the dock on worms and crappie
jigs. Dock fishing is only available to registered guests staying at MarDon
Resort.
Largemouth fishing in the dunes continues to be good. The
fish are hitting SPRO Frogs - early, spinnerbaits, and creature baits such as
the Keitech Crazy Flapper pitched to the edges of cover with a ½ oz. tungsten
weight. The smallmouth are hitting Storm 360 GT swimbaits, Flicker Shads,
tubes, and Keitech Custom Leeches along the face of the dam in 6-20 feet of
water on rock.
Long Lake, Soda and the Hampton Lakes have been the top
producing lakes for trout in the Seep Lakes this week. Power Bait and worms
floated off the bottom and crankbaits have been the top baits. Long Lake has
been producing walleye, smallmouth and trout on crankbaits. Hutchinson Lake
continues to produce quality crappie and bluegill on crappie jigs, Don’s
Crappie Spin, and Rapala Rattlin’ Raps.
Matt and Tom Pollack had a banner day for Largemouth back in the Seep Lakes!
Lots of fish and nice average size!
Be sure to stop by the store for the latest fishing
information.
Upcoming Events
7/27 Paul Sweeney –
Live Music
8/26 Lake Poker Run
and Beach Party
8/26-27 ABA Bass Tournament
